Boomin' System
LL Cool J
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Just kick a little something for them cars that be bumpin' Yeah alright But we need a beat that they can front to Oh, that'll work Be funky You know what I'm sayin'? (Cars ride by with the boomin systems) (Cars ride by) Funky For all the cars out there And all the brothers That like to front in their rides Check it out You know it's funky, funky, funky cos you heard it from hear-say A jam that you love that don't be gettin' no airplay Strictly for frontin' when you're ridin' around 12 o'clock at night with your windows down Headlights breakin' 'cause your batteries drain Armor all on your tires and a big gold chain Parkin' outside of all the hip-hop spots Push the E-Q and play connect the dots Leanin' to the side, people everywhere The trunk full of amps, there ain't no room for a spare Big beats bumpin' with the bass in back All the sophisticated suckers catch a heart attack Cause they don't understand why I act this way Pumpin' up the funky beat until the break of day It's because I want attention when I'm ridin' by And the girls be on my jock cos my system's fly Girlies wanna ride with a brother like me Cause they be hear me gettin' funky frequently They tell me don't drink and drive, I say what is this Mind your business Now pass it around Laid back, hypnotized by the funky sound People in the street see me bobbin my head While I'm checking out the rapper and the rhyme that he said I'm fronting, and I don't care if you know The backseat of my car is like a disco show You would think I was a good friend of Al Capone Crazy air freshener, who needs cologne Bottom to the bottom to the top to the top Cruise, it's 3 o'clock The girlies, they smile, they see me coming I'm steady huming, I got the Funky Drumer druming My trunk be shaking, vibrating and rattling Pumping so loud, all the shorties be battling A right-hand man's here without the swing Every chance I get I'm showing off my rings I can keep it up until the break of dawn Cos I'm fronting in my ride and my word is bond Sun roof open, so I can feel the wind blow I don't give a damn if it cracks my back window C to the o to the o to the l to the i to the n To the f to the r to the o to the 'n' to the t to the i to the n That means I'm chilling Like Spoonie Gee said, my seats are soft like a bed They recline way back, so I can get real cosy I got the gangster tapes in the place Like a base-head would say I want bass I want a hit, I want a dose You're rolling up smiling, but you can't come close Cos my system is pumping loud Like Rakim said I wanna move the crowd I warm it up with Kane, fight the power with PE Tell the cops you gots to chill with EPMD This is something devastating that'll break your trunk And remember, Uncle L is like the future of the funk You know what I'm saying Word So next time you're in your ride pumping it up Just remember It's Cool Peace
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Written by: Sylvester Stewart, Marlon Lu'ree Williams, William (bootsy) Collins, George Clinton Jr, Gregory Jacobs, James Mccants, Leroy Mccants, James Todd Smith, Walter Morrison Jr
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10 facts about this song
Artist Profile"Boomin' System" is a song by American rapper LL Cool J, whose real name is James Todd Smith. He is known for his pioneering contribution to the music genre of hip-hop.
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Album DetailsThe song "Boomin' System" is from LL Cool J’s album 'Mama Said Knock You Out', which was released in 1990. The album marked his fourth studio project and is considered one of his best works.
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Acclaim"Boomin' System" peaked at number 48 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, showing its popularity and demonstrating LL Cool J's versatile appeal.
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Track BreakdownThe song has a running time of just over five minutes and combines melodic elements of jazz and funk with heavy bass and rhythmic hip-hop beats.
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InspirationThe song is a tribute to booming bass and car stereo culture that was immensely popular in the 80s and early 90s. LL Cool J wanted to capture the energy and enthusiasm of cruising on the streets with a booming sound system.
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ProductionThe song was produced by Marley Marl, a major figure in hip-hop and one of LL Cool J's long-time collaborators. Marl is recognized for his work with other prominent rappers like Big Daddy Kane and Biz Markie.
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Sample Usage"Boomin' System" strategically uses samples from artists like James Brown and Sly and the Family Stone, highlighting LL Cool J’s ability to blend different music genres effectively.
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Music VideoThe accompanying music video for "Boomin' System" saw LL Cool J cruising in a Chevrolet Impala, reflecting the very culture the song was inspired by.
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AwardsLL Cool J's album "Mama Said Knock You Out", which houses "Boomin' System", won the Best Rap Solo Performance award at the 1992 Grammy Awards.
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InfluenceDespite being released over three decades ago, "Boomin' System" remains a popular and influential hip-hop track, demonstrating LL Cool J's power and longevity in the music industry.
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